01Oct08
A sprinkling of sales from the Fabulously Green inbox: a bunch of deals under $50 and $100. A perfect way to bring some “green” into your fall wardrobe.
FOR GALS
Nimli: 20% off purchases. Promo Code: FALL08.
Fashion Ethic: Additional 40% off final sale items! Promo Code: FINAL40. Good until Saturday, October 4.
Ecoist: 10% off any purchase. Handbags made from recycled candy wrappers, jewelry from recycled glass bottles. Promo Code: FABGREEN10. Good until October 20.
FOR GUYS
20% off your purchase at Nimli. Graphic organic tees, sneakers, organic skincare. Promo Code: FALL08.
Ecoist: 10% off any purchase. Laptop bags and wallets made from recycled movie billboards, coasters from New York subway maps. Promo Code: FABGREEN10. Good until October 20.
12Sep08
Some things are better the second time around. Case in point: Ecoist’s collection of fashion accessories designed and made entirely from repurposed Coke Cola labels. Ecoist sources its raw materials from Coke manufacturers in Peru (rescuing the misprinted or discontinued), and local artisans weave labels into a variety of bags and clutches. Check out the process here.
According to Ecoist, the collection is certified fair trade, and they plant a tree with each purchase. It’s partnership with soft drink juggernaut like Coke may not be able to help rescue the millions of bottles consumed and cast off in other parts of the world, but keeping the manufacture of their styling accessories local keeps the footprint small.
Baguette Clutch, $48 at Ecoist or check out the entire Coke collection.
30Jun06
Today’s entry pays homage to my favorite accessory: the bag. Backpack, clutch or messenger bag, it’s the only accessory that marries style and function. There are lots of fabulous options that rescue materials from the landfill and refashions them into stylish satchels for men (and women):
Brothers Markus & Daniel of Swiss-based Freitag introduced a line of messenger bags for the urban go-getter. Bold colors, one-of-a-kind graphics create stand-out style. Made from discarded truck tarpaulins, they are virtually indestructible. Available in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia.
Ecoist’s Movie Billboard bags give new life to obsolete movie posters. Like the Freitag bags, they are waterproof and rugged. Available as a messenger bag or a purse. A green bonus: Ecoist plants a tree for each purchase through their partner Trees for the Future. Trees have been planted in India, Uganda, Haiti, Mexico, and the U.S.
There are even styling bags for the technorati. My husband, who is permanently glued to his iPod wants the Voltaic™ Solar Backpack. The solar cells outside the bag can power up MP3s, cellphones and PDAs while you’re on the go. A bit pricy at $239US but the technology is ingenious. Available through Voltaic Systems.
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